…latest research taking place. Many of the presentations were focused on combatting Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) and stopping the spread of Huanglongbing (HLB) disease. California Department of Food and Agriculture…
Preparing to Evacuate During Wildfire? These Checklists Can Help
…CAL FIRE has a checklist for evacuation online at http://www.readyforwildfire.org/Evacuation-Steps. UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientists contributed to the research behind the recommendations. A one-page checklist online at http://disastersafety.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/IBHS-Wildfire-Last-Minute-Checklist.pdf, also…
Farm City Newsday, Friday 10-13-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Pastureland Values Hit New High
…since the U.S. Department of Agriculture first began keeping records. As a comparison, the average acre of cropland is worth $4,090, the same as in 2016. In different parts of…
Ag, Business Groups Hit Capitol Hill
As the fourth round of NAFTA talks continues, numerous agriculture and business groups are increasingly concerned about the future of the 23-year old agreement. Politico’s Morning Ag Report says a…
CDFA Secretary Applauds Wildfire Relief Efforts
…do containment, so it’s too early for assessments,” said California Department of Food and Agriculture Secretary Karen Ross. The coordination between several agencies has been integral to providing some wildfire…
Perdue on President Trump’s Tax Reform Agenda
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue expressed strong support for the tax reform agenda championed by President Donald J. Trump, hailing it as a great benefit to American agricultural producers….
Almond Board: CAPCA Meeting
…programs approved by the Board of Directors are implemented and managed by Almond Board staff with messaging and program oversight from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This ensures…
Farm City Newsday, Thursday 10-12-17
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Sabrina Hill….
Perdue Traveling to Europe
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Europe this week participating in the G-7 Agriculture Ministers Meeting in Italy. Perdue will also deliver remarks at the World Food Day observance in…
USDA Suspends CRP Enrollment
The Department of Agriculture announced this week that it would process many pending eligible offers for enrollment in the Conservation Reserve Program. USDA also announced it would suspend accepting most…
Report Recommends Changes for NASS Data Collection
A new report suggests the Department of Agriculture should develop a new system for gathering information for crop reports and other surveys. USDA contracted with the National Academy of Sciences…
Trump Calls Trudeau a Friend During NAFTA Talks
…this week amidst plans for agriculture negotiations during the current round of discussion and talks that the U.S. may be pushing it’s NAFTA partners to walk away from the agreement….
NIFA Invests in Research to Help Boost Organic Farming, Ranching
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) announced grants to help farmers and ranchers grow and market high-quality organic food, fiber, and other products….